- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Global Academy of Phoenix
Federal NCES profile for Global Academy of Phoenix, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060003659
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Academy of Phoenix earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Academy of Phoenix has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Academy of Phoenix ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060003659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Global Academy of Phoenix grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+22.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 040060003659 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 28.6:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Global Academy of Phoenix grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+22.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Global Academy of Phoenix in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- This school
Global Academy of Phoenix
429 students
What this shows Global Academy of Phoenix reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Academy of Phoenix compares
Global Academy of Phoenix is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 68% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
White 6.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Global Academy of Phoenix is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Global Academy of Phoenix Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Academy of Phoenix's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Global Academy of Phoenix
How many students attend Global Academy of Phoenix?
Global Academy of Phoenix has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Academy of Phoenix?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Academy of Phoenix is 28.6:1, which is 68% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Academy of Phoenix?
46.7% of students at Global Academy of Phoenix are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Academy of Phoenix?
The largest demographic group at Global Academy of Phoenix is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Academy of Phoenix?
Global Academy of Phoenix has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Academy of Phoenix rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Academy of Phoenix ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Global Academy of Phoenix, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.